Brissy quarantine

the Queensland Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Government regarding the construction of the Pinkenba quarantine facility, infrastructure aimed at reducing the reliance on options like hotel quarantine.

“Following countless breaches from the nation’s hotel quarantine system, it’s clear there is an urgent need for more fitfor-purpose facilities throughout Australia,” Qld Deputy Premier Steven Miles said.

“With NSW and Victoria in lockdown, we cannot afford more leaks from hotel quarantine.”

The facility will feature 1,000 beds on an army barracks located in the area of Pinkenba, just metres from Brisbane Airport, with construction to be completed in mid-2022 if final approvals are met.